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Scribble Art: Independent Creative Art Experiences for Children [SCRIBBLE ART-ACTIVITY BK]

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All of Mary Ann Kohl's art books are great, but if you have to start with just one, I would get this one. In fact, if you are teaching art to young children or working with your own child artists at home, this would be an ideal book to start with. Why? It covers all the mediums: drawing, painting, assemblage, printmaking, collage, sculpture and crafts. It contains open-ended projects that are suitable for almost any age. The projects allow children to explore materials and techniques and come up with their own ideas. Each page includes one project and is illustrated with line drawings. Each project is coded to show at a glance how much time/preparation is needed, what age/experience level the project is appropriate for, and so forth. My only complaint is that some of the projects call for the use of liquid starch which I have not been able to find (only spray starch and powder starch) - so I substitute watered down glue, which works. I teach art, am an art school graduate and a parent, and I have quite a few books on this subject, but this is the book I turn to most for ideas.

There are over 100 ideas in this book for kids to create with no adult models or samples to copy. All you need are the basic art tools like scissors, crayons, glue, flour, salt, paper, tape. Try the Watercolor Salt project, if you want something amazing yet easy to win over any child to art.

When I was teaching, these were the all-time best ideas that worked every time, with all ages. Art. Kids love it. When there is no expectation about the finished product, kids absolutely thrive in art! These ideas give them a push into paints, chalk, crayon, sculpting, or construction, and off they go. You will be amazed at the depth of joy and learning that takes place. Yes, I admit it, I love this book. Gee, I'm swell.

I really like this book. The ideas work every time, and the kids love them all. I don't think you need any other art idea book if you have this one.

This is a must have book for both parents and teachers. I keep it handy for those days when I feel like doing a project with my daugher, but I need a little help coming up with a creative idea. This book always gets us started. There's something here for everyone and it can be used with a huge variety of ages. It is truly one of the best art books we own.

This is a great book for parents and educators alike. The projects well-detailed in this book are very comparable to techniques educators are taught to use with children in elementary and younger classrooms to promote creativity and self esteem.

I've been reviewing art books this week, and had a look at an old favorite of mine: Scribble Art. Remember when it was called "Scribble Cookies"? Yes, I'm that old!! This updated version now called "Scribble Art" (I guess the word cookies was cute but probably confusing to bookstores) is one of those books that is just perfect for parents with all ages of kids. Each project can be taken to any level, even with middle school or high school kids, all the way down to about age two or even younger with supervision. If you only own one art book, own this one.

Easy discovery art for everyone, no matter what age. This book has been around for awhile, but the ideas are still classics.

This is a great book. Own your own and use it all the time to give your kids found memories of creating things with you. The ideas are fun, well explained, and creative.

I bought this book for my five and three year old grandchildren, and it has given me endless ideas for keeping the boys busy during the summer holidays. The majority of activities use household articles and take only a few minutes to prepare and it is very well explained,
The children love these new ideas and activities, and I am recommending this book to my daughter, she is a special education teacher, and I am sure there are lots of new ideas for her to use at work.
A wonderful book